Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 22/07/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Alella, Barcelona, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Marc Cucurella
15/06/2026
Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a deal running until 30 June 2032. The move ended his time at Chelsea, where he had been part of the squad that won the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Reports put the total fee at up to £51.8m, with the deal arranged under new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Spanish professional footballer who primarily plays as a left-back, and can also operate as a wing-back or in a three-man defence. He moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in June 2026. |
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| Playing Style | Intense defender known for pressing high up the pitch and supporting attacking play. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.72 m |
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Family
| Spouse | Claudia Rodríguez |
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Career
| Youth and early career | Brighton & Hove Albion, where he was named the club's player of the season for 2021-2022 |
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| Chelsea | Joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 for a reported fee of £63m; made 150 appearances for the club by March 2026 and signed a contract extension in March 2026 running to 2032. Left the club for Real Madrid in June 2026. |
| Real Madrid | Transfer from Chelsea announced on 15/06/2026 on a six-year deal running to 30 June 2032; reported fee of up to £51.8m (initial €55m plus add-ons, according to ESPN reporting) |
| International | Made Spain debut in 2021 and has earned 23 caps; part of the Spain squad that won UEFA Euro 2024, Nations League 2025 winners, and Olympic runner-up at Tokyo |
| 2026 FIFA World Cup | Named in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, wearing number 24 |
Style Quotient
| Position | Left-back |
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| Strengths | Defensive pressing, crossing and set-piece threat from corners |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Scored his only Chelsea goal of the 2025/26 season in a January comeback win over West Ham | |
| 2. Spoke out against the sacking of Enzo Maresca during the 2025/26 season |
